Translation of Turkish word "ahbap" to English
ahbap
/ahbap/
Meaning
NounNoun meaning 'buddy / pal / close acquaintance / friend'.
How to use
Informal noun and address form meaning 'buddy', 'pal', or 'dude', originally from Arabic. Used in colloquial speech among friends.
🇬🇧 English
buddy / pal / close friend
Example
Eski bir ahbap ile çarşıda tesadüfen karşılaştık.
We bumped into an old buddy at the market by chance.
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- eski ahbap— old buddy / longtime pal
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What does the Turkish word "ahbap" mean?▼
The Turkish word "ahbap" means "buddy / pal / close friend" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Eski bir ahbap ile çarşıda tesadüfen karşılaştık." (which translates as "We bumped into an old buddy at the market by chance.").
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